A little more than 800 cattle were yarded at Feilding last Friday. In-calf mixed-age Angus cows, 575-645kg, made $1240-$1480. R2 traditional heifers, 395-535kg, improved to $2.65-$2.75/kg with a line of 445kg R2 Friesian bulls making $2.50/kg. R1 Angus steers, 250-285kg, from the South Island sold for $860-$890 while 175-250kg R1 traditional heifers were consistently $2.50-$2.70/kg. R1 Friesian bulls, 170kg, made $505.
About 8500 store lambs were steady-to-slightly stronger. Heavy male lambs were around $150-$160, moving to $140-$150 for the good lines, $130-$140 for mediums, with a few light pens $115-$125. For ewe lambs, a few heavy pens were $135-$140, but most of the good lines were $125-$130. Medium ewe lambs sold for $120-$125 and lighter cuts $110-$115.
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